What a beautiful environment you and Gene have created! The fact alone that you put up that staircase is most impressive. I'm mostly a taker of quick showers, but I'd convert to long baths for that view. I'd love to know about the pediment medallion.

Hi Mark, We didn't built the staircase but Gene figured out how to plaster, on top of chicken wire, the underside of the stairs. We also mostly take showers, but after a long cross country ski picnic, it does soothe the old bones.

The pediment medallion????? Where? I'll tell you all when I know where the pediment medallion is.Gina

Gina, this is a bathroom and bedroom of dreams! I'm struck by your comment that you built and designed your home to suit yourselves - this is the ideal, isn't it? But I would add that you have matched the incredible natural beauty of your surroundings with an equally beautiful interior. Your artist's eye and attention to detail shines through in every photograph.

Dear Sharon, No wonder you are confused. Some of our Spring seasons are early, not this year. It gets very hot (100 degrees F.)in the Summer and the garden grows very fast. Often, by the middle to the end of September we will have a frost. We can grow a lot of wonderful vegetables and flowers but have to do without the more exotic plantings.

Dear Ingmarie, Moving to the country, from the big city, after we both retired was the best decision we have made. Yes, the opera, symphony and ballet we had to leave behind. But instead we have wide open spaces, unspoiled soil to plant, and as a reward, a trip to Europe at the end of the growing season. Ingmarie, I would love to know more about your photography. Will you post a blog about it.

Hi Ann, We had a light frost. I covereed some of the Geraniums and moved some of them into the garage. The all made it and so did the fruit trees. The workshop is July 15th and 16th. It will be a 2-day, intensive learning experience and it will be a lot of fun. I love Shirley poppies. They self-seed and come in many colors. They are an annual, they bloom the first year.

What a wonderful and stunning view! Wie in den Alpen!Why do you travel????? You have everything at home!A happy looking man and a beautiful 'kind of French' staircase, and...and...and...Ganz herzlichen Gruss liebe Gina,karin

Dear Karin, You know how it is. Ich hab die Wanderlust. There was a time, where3 I grew up, that travel was not possible. I'm making up for it now. I want to see every little corner of this beautiful world.

Hi Eileen, I designed several railings and finally found an artist who took my faorite and made it for us. The artist was an older Chinese Lady. She was a sight to behold wielding all that fire and heat.

Hi Lana in Italy, I'm so glad that you commented. I will become your newest follower...don't want to miss any of your beautiful and interesting posts. We love Italy and visit often. We have spent a lot of time in northern Italy, hence the design of our house. Welcome to my blog and I hope you visit again soon. Gina

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